Girls’ Horse Camp

Girls' Horse Camp

Camp Sankanac horse camps are run by equestrian professionals Erin Hails (Brick Lane Stables) & Diana Shirk (Silver Lining Farm) and their experienced staff. Erin and Diana both have many years of experience and look forward to working with the campers each summer in improving their confidence, knowledge and experience around horses and in their riding skills. Horse campers are sure to get plenty of time with the horses, not only riding and having a blast, but also learning important riding and horse care techniques. Our overnight horse camp programs give campers the best of both worlds…lots of time with the horses (individualized and group riding instruction, trail riding…even creek stomping with your horse!!)… AND all the best of Sankanac (Bible study, pool, boats, waterslide, crafts, camp store and more!).

Horse Campers will be housed together at our Parker House facility. Campers ages 8-11 will be housed in one bedroom and campers ages 12-16 will be housed in another. Each bedroom will have a Horse Camp Counselor and Erin will oversee camper life at the Parker House. At the barn, Erin and her skillful instructors will train the campers in grooming, tack, feeding, general care, equine anatomy, safety, riding instruction and much more. Erin does a great job incorporating fun games and a wide variety of activities in an educational and safe setting. Campers of all riding experience are welcome! First time or advanced campers will grow in skill under Erin’s professional and nurturing instruction. If you’re looking for an awesome, affordable, overnight summer horse camp experience, look no more! Space is very limited!

Overnight Horse Camp

Horse Camp 1: July 14- 20
Horse Camp 2: July 21- 27

Girls Only, Ages 8-16

Overnight horse camp is sure to be a week you will remember for a long time! Each camper will get to enjoy a horse throughout the week that they get to care for, ride and learn about. Daily group lessons, crafts, Bible study, barn chore time and swimming will fill the day, as well as special activities like trail rides, bareback riding, horse games, horse learning activities and creek stomping/swimming with your horse. This camp is for all levels and you do not have to have any horse experience to attend! We hope to see you there!

ADVANCED OVERNIGHT HORSE CAMP: Drill Team & Trail Adventures

(Experience Required- limit of 12 campers per week)

Dates: July 28- August 3Girls Only, Ages 10-16

Join us for a mash-up of two awesome adventures…Equestrian Drill Team and Trail Riding! Drill Team brings together two of our favorite things…horses & music! In the mornings we’ll work on our formations in the ring and learn how to move together as a group at the walk, trot, canter and as we jump over fences. Afternoons & evenings will be spent adventuring around the camp’s beautiful trails! These trail rides will include schooling over the camp x-country fences and working on various skills on the trail. You won’t want to miss out on all the action! Space is very limited. Register soon!

Campers who attend Advanced Camp must be able to…

This particular week is for advanced riders. Campers must be able to W/T/C and jump a small course of fences at least 18” in the ring and a single fence of at least 18” in the open to attend this camp. All campers must provide Erin Hails (riding instructor) with a short video clip of their riding in order for registration to be complete. Video must include camper walking/trotting/cantering in big circles and in at least 20m circles, as well as jumping at least 4 fences at the canter. Once the video is received your registration will be complete. If your camper is not approved, they are welcome to join us for a different horse camp program or if desired, a refund can be issued.

Wish you could bring your own horse?

Now you can! There is no additional fee to board your horse here. Your horse/pony must be able to walk/trot/canter and jump a small course of fences at least 18” high. The horse must be safe for riding in and out of the ring & must be up to date on all vaccinations. For more information about boarding your horse here for the week, please contact the camp at 610-469-6320 for details (Releases, proof of negative Coggins and immunizations records required. No additional cost to board. You will need to bring feed).

**In order to attend this camp, riders will need to be able to walk, trot and canter in the ring and outside the ring and jump a course of fences at the canter of at least 18″ high